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About

Ardwick is a residential and industrial area directly southeast of Manchester city centre. Its landscape is defined by a mix of Victorian terraced housing, modern apartment blocks, and large commercial premises. The ward is bordered by the universities and hospitals of the Oxford Road corridor, influencing its population. Transport links are central, with the major arterial routes of Hyde Road and Stockport Road passing through, alongside Ardwick railway station.

The area has a significant student presence due to its proximity to educational institutions. Ashton Canal runs along its eastern edge, providing a green corridor. Historically a manufacturing district, it now contains light industrial estates and wholesale businesses. The long-standing Belle Vue Stadium site, known for greyhound racing and speedway, remains a local landmark for entertainment and events.

Area overview

On average Ardwick has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 172 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 48.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ardwick is £38,454 per year. There are 8 schools in Ardwick: 6 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Ardwick is home to around 21,042 people, with a population density of about 5,201.2 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
172
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
48.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ardwick Population
21,042
Population density
5,201.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.71(+39%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.22(+68%)
Public order
24(+138%)
Burglary
20.48(+268%)
Vehicle crime
19.44(+222%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,194
24.68%
African
2,926
13.91%
Pakistani
2,198
10.45%
Chinese
1,706
8.11%
Other White
1,392
6.62%
Total population: 21,042

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
6,111
35.6%
Level 3 (A level)
4,554
26.53%
No qualifications
2,969
17.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,472
8.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,095
6.38%
Total 16+ residents: 17,164

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,080
30.87%
Other social rented
1,874
27.82%
Social rents from council
1,227
18.21%
Owns with a mortgage
864
12.82%
Owns outright
514
7.63%
Total households: 6,737

Property prices in Ardwick

Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £212,500 in Ardwick area, with individual transactions ranging from £33,500 up to £399,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ardwick in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ardwick over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£345,000
Flats18£140,000
Semi-Detached6£290,000
Terraced19£265,000

10 years median price trend in Ardwick

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ardwick.

All postcodes in Ardwick

M139DF

Cavanagh Close

M139SB

Addison Close

M145QP

Daisy Bank Road

M125BA

Wigley Street

M125NN

Aviary Road

M130BS

Plymouth Grove West

M130BU

Portland Crescent

M130EP

Upper Brook Street

M139UF

Daleford Road

M125AW

Wenlock Way

M126EZ

Billing Avenue

M130BA

East Grove

M130DS

Richmond Grove

M130EJ

Hathersage Road

M139NQ

Nelson Street

M145FT

Ardwick

M120FQ

Stockport Road

M124JB

Stockport Road

M126FZ

Ardwick Green North

M130DF

Ingoldsby Avenue

M139JJ

Plymouth View

M139UQ

Brownslow Walk

M139YP

Hamsell Road

M124US

Chipstead Avenue

M125AQ

Bennett Street

M125GU

Kelsall Street

M130BN

Hathersage Road

M130DJ

Foxbank Street

M139GF

Holstein Street

M139SA

Oregon Close

M145BY

Anson Road

M17JL

Penfield Close

M124NP

Halsbury Close

M124PT

Lamb Close

M130AQ

Plymouth Grove West

M130EL

Welby Street

M139DH

Beckhampton Close

M139EL

Beckhampton Close

M139FB

Lauderdale Crescent

M139NP

Denmark Road

M139RQ

Glenbarry Close

M139XZ

Hardshaw Close

M145QH

Daisy Bank Road

M124EL

Polebrook Avenue

M124QU

Rivington Walk

M126BN

Dalberg Street

M126FS

Durling Street

M126HE

Manor Street

M126HQ

Cotter Street

M139BB

Hillfield Close

M139LZ

Dryden Street

M139XP

Cumbrian Close

M125LQ

Rostron Avenue

M130FW

Upper Brook Street

M139QD

Kincardine Road

M124DL

Ardwick

M125DU

Vaughan Street

M130EB

Corn Close

M130EF

Ardwick

M130FL

Naburn Street

M130LN

Richmond Grove

M130LZ

Plymouth Avenue

M139GS

Bushmoor Walk

M139JT

Greengage

M139SQ

Frances Street

M139UW

Arley Moss Road

M139UX

Wadesmill Walk

M139WZ

Stockport Road

M124PN

South Street

M125BT

Vaughan Street Industrial Estate

M125DB

Hayfield Close

M126LP

Ashton Old Road

M130AR

Plymouth Grove West

M130FY

Upper Brook Street

M139RL

Cunard Close

M139UY

Silkin Close

M125SF

Ardwick

M126DY

North Western Street

M126JH

Universal Square

M126JZ

Chancellor Lane

M126PQ

Billing Avenue

M130ED

Wheat Close

M139DL

Bryant Close

M139RZ

Jessel Close

M124DJ

Dartford Close

M126DL

Ardwick Green North

M126LB

Midland Street

M139BT

Ardwick

M139TN

Hardshaw Close

M139UP

Wadeson Road

M124WQ

Martindale Crescent

M125LR

Trowtree Avenue

M125WZ

Stockport Road

M126DD

Thames Industrial Estate

M126DP

Temperance Street

M126EY

Cotter Street

M126LL

Rondin Road

M130FZ

Upper Brook Street

M139EH

Astley Road

M139ES

Westman Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.